몬트로즈 카운티‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪11‬개의 천연기념물

Gunnison Point is a wonderful overlook situated just behind the South Rim Visitor Center. It offers incredible views of the Black Canyon.

Not much of a hike but definitely a great place to stop when driving past. It's a short walk to the viewing point and once you are there you are presented with the best view of the Painted Wall in the entire National Park. The Painted Wall is the tallest wall in Colorado and the third tallest in The Lower 48 after El Cap and Notch Peak.

If you want to hike to the inner canyon you need a wilderness permit, which can be obtained at the North Rim Ranger Station, and the right gear to get down there. Microspikes are recommended during early spring, fall, and winter. Hiking poles can also be very useful. If you plan to camp at the river, don't forget your overnight gear. That being said, on the North Rim this is the 'easiest' inner canyon hike according to the NPS. This does not mean it is easy though. There are several ledges, lots of loose rocks, and steep terrain to conquer. Next to that, it is very common for there to be a lot of poison ivy on the trail. So dress and prepare accordingly. Talk to a ranger and do your own research before you venture out. The Pinyon Draw is a 1.75-mile hike (one way) with 1800 ft. of vertical drop. There are 2 miles of river access and six campsites. The descent should take you around 2 hours and the ascent about 3 hours. Info about wilderness permits: https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/innercanyon.htm Warner Point Orientation Video: https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=E07F5D13-305A-401F-825E-28271AB80E44

According to some, this is one of the nicest views of the Black Canyon. From this vantage point, you can see down into The Narrows. The Narrows is a unique spot within the canyon because the canyon walls rise straight from the river up to the rims, which makes it more dramatic than wider parts of the canyon.

There are balanced rocks everywhere across the (Western) United States, with some balancing more than others. I wouldn't say this rock is the most gravity-defying balanced rock around but what makes this one so wild is that if it decides to 'let go' it would fall 1500 ft. into the canyon down below.

When hiking the North Vista Trail I recommend hiking this very short spur trail to this point. There are some beautiful canyon views to be enjoyed!

Exclamation Point is an incredible viewing point just off the North Vista Trail. This is the final destination for some hikers, but it is possible to continue toward Green Mountain to find a view from higher up.

Green Mountain is the only 'summit' hike in Black Canyon National Park which gives you a different perspective of the canyon than any other hike in the park. Views of the canyon are not as immersive as when you are up close but it does give you an opportunity to get a view of the entire park and canyon at once. On the way to Green Mountain, you'll pass Exclamation Point, which is a fantastic viewing point of the canyon up close.